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**Open Date** 09/05/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43047B

**Job Title** PS Research Assistant/Analyst

**Working Title** Research Assistant/Analyst

**Job Grade** C

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; some evenings may be required

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00868 - Psychiatry - Research

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $16.83 - $21.29

**Close Date** 10/05/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

We are searching for a reliable, detail-oriented, collaborative team member to assist with clinical studies of brain stimulation, depression, and substance use disorders. The research assistant/analyst will work closely with the principal investigator, research coordinator, clinical staff, and regulatory entities to ensure that all research activities are performed efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with regulations and policies. The research assistant/analyst will directly interact with study participants, collect and manage clinical and brain imaging data, and perform data processing. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and verbal skills; experience with human-subjects research; a bachelor degree or equivalent; and a strong interest in creating new knowledge that will ultimately improve treatment and prevention of neuropsychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

- Attend investigator and team meetings

- Run study visits, which sometimes occur in the evening

- Assist investigators and coordinators in collection of clinical data

- Administer questionnaires and clinical scales

- Past experience with Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) software is desirable

- Manage and process brain imaging data

- Maintain study files, participant folders, and study databases

- Maintain up-to-date training, education, and certification as required by protocols

- Assist coordinators with recruitment and screening of potential participants

- Assist coordinators with scheduling and participant payments

- Develop and maintain rapport with participants during longitudinal studies

- Order supplies or equipment needed for study activities

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, **or** equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

Prefer a candidate with prior experience with clinical trials, research assessments, and brain stimulation.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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* Applicants should submit a cover letter describing why they are specifically interested in this position. * * \*

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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